H.R. 4819

Introduced

National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021

Introduced 7/29/2021•117th Congress•House

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Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 362.

9/14/2022 • House

Summary

National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and expands the Nuclear Energy University Program within the Department of Energy (DOE) that supports university research and training in nuclear science and engineering. For example, the bill expands the program to provide support to universities for revitalizing and upgrading existing nuclear science and engineering infrastructure that support the development of advanced nuclear technologies and applications. In addition, the bill establishes an Advanced Nuclear Research Infrastructure Enhancement Subprogram under which DOE must establish four new research reactors as well as new nuclear science and engineering facilities.

Reported to House • 9/14/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy

Advanced technology and technological innovationsEducation programs fundingEnergy researchHigher educationLabor-management relationsNuclear powerResearch administration and fundingScience and engineering education